MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside wiper blade slightly worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear indicator bulbs slightly discouloured
fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
nearside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front/rear discs worn.
parking brake effort just within legal limit.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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B8 CTF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 107,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 CTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of B8 CTF?
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What year was B8 CTF registered?
B8 CTF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is B8 CTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 CTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B8 CTF have outstanding finance?
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